MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,564 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All tyres nearing wear limits / wearing on edges.
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod / rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
offside outer sill dented/crushed
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod / rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
All tyres nearing wear limits / wearing on edges.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod / rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
offside outer sill dented/crushed
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears, and both rears (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod / rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
brake pedal has slightly long travel, recommend adjustment/repair.
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside has a significantly lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears, and both rears (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod / rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
rear axle has surface corrosion
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 'front to rear' (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 'front to rear' (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 'front to rear' (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 'front to rear' (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
rear axle has surface corrosion
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
slight noise from offside front wheel bearing
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear wheel bearing slight noise
slight imbalance on rear brakes
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AF52 XLX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
Across all 2002 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 104,705 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF52 XLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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AF52 XLX is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 November 2002.
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